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College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 11

By Zach Bigalke

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Tre'Davious White (18) is tackled by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Ryder Lucas (24) during the first quarter of the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Tre’Davious White (18) is tackled by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Ryder Lucas (24) during the first quarter of the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

After taking a little time to get going, LSU turned up the pressure on the road at Arkansas in the second half to run away with a four-touchdown win in Fayetteville. Leonard Fournette put up 98 yards and three touchdowns before coming out to minimize his wear and tear, and Derrius Guice picked up the baton and ran for 252 yards and two scores. The Bayou Bengals defense held Arkansas under 100 rushing yards and picked off two Austin Allen passes to reach bowl eligibility.

Other than last week’s loss to Alabama, they have been perfect under interim coach Ed Orgeron and continue to solidify their position in the AP Top 25. They are out of the running for the SEC West after Alabama clinched the division title, and are probably a longshot to play in one of the New Year’s Six bowl games. But after looking like a lost cause earlier in the season before Les Miles was fired, the Tigers are now guaranteed a spot in the postseason and will climb a few spots in the poll on Sunday.

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